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Iran Says Will Consider All Options If Israel’s Role in Vessel Attack Proved

No Change in Iran’s Borders as Karabakh Peace Deal Unfolds: Spokesman

“The spokesman for General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces is the one who should comment on this issue, but the place and geographical location where this act of sabotage has taken place makes the occupying regime of Israel the prime suspect,” Khatibzadeh said in his weekly press briefing.

“The aggressive behaviours and temperament of this regime also back up this assumption,” he added.

“Whenever the region was moving towards peace and calm, the Zionist regime has created unrest in the region, for a quite clear reason: this regime has, since the very first day, sought its entire existence in crisis, war, and unrest, and believes it can continue its illegitimate existence only if there is a crisis, war, and unrest in the region.”

Khatibzadeh said if the role of any party in this incident is proven, the Islamic Republic of Iran would naturally consider all options, and will use all options to defend its inalienable rights.

IRGC Navy Unveils New Underground Missile Base

The missile base was unveiled in a ceremony attended by IRGC Chief Commander Major General Hossein Salami, IRGC Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri, and a number of other top military officials.

The missile base is home to a wide range of defence systems as well as cruise and ballistic missiles with different ranges.

During the Monday ceremony, new missile equipment and systems were also delivered to the IRGC Navy.

The new equipment, which boost the Navy’s capabilities in terms of accuracy, damage level, range, and electronic warfare, have all been developed by Iranian experts at the Defence Ministry, the IRGC research centres, and knowledge-based companies.

Zarif Says Regional Cooperation Necessary for Afghan Peace

During the meeting, the Pakistani Prime Minister’s special envoy expressed his pleasure with his earlier consultations, and elaborated on Islamabad’s views about Afghanistan developments.

Foreign Minister Zarif, in turn, underlined the need for regional cooperation to help establish peace in Afghanistan and to preserve the Afghan people’s achievements.

Ancient Cup Inspires Logo of Iran’s Team at Tokyo Olympic Games

The Arjan cup, a visual identity, has been inspired by the “Olympic Flame” motif and illustrations on the Arjan Cup and designed using the colours of the Iranian flag.

It was the first time that the Iranian squad heading for the Olympic Games was seeking to design a special symbol for the team. Back in June 2020, three logos with sports signs going back thousands of years were proposed.

Ancient Cup Inspires Logo of Iran’s Team at Tokyo Olympic GamesThe Arjan Cup (the Cup of Life) is a tray-shaped cup depicting sports and group activities of Iranians going back 3,200 years. The Hassanlou Cup is one which dates back to the time before the Olympic Games of Ancient Greece. This cup is over three millennia old and bears sports signs. Another cup proposed was the Admiralty Metal Cup of Lorestan.

Finally, the Arjan Cup was picked as the sign which would represent the Iranian team at the Olympic Games.

The cup dates back more than three thousand years and clearly illustrates a group event that looks like a ritual (something similar to today’s Olympic Games) taking place in 1235 BC.

According archaeologists, a major ceremony used to be held in Iran more than three thousand years ago. The event was a combination of combat and sports rituals.

Accordingly, inspired by the “Olympic Flame” motif which draws on the designs of the Arjan Cup, the sign of the Iranian team in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games was designed.

Iran, Pakistan Discuss Peace Trend in Afghanistan

In the Sunday meeting, the two sides exchanged views on developments in Afghanistan, particularly the peace trend in the country.

During the talks, Sadiq Khan underlined both Iran and Pakistan are affected by developments in Afghanistan, calling for closer cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad to help establish lasting peace in Afghanistan.

Araqchi, in turn, expressed hope that opportunities for peace will be seized.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran supports peace coupled with respect for the basic rights of Afghan people and the maintenance of the accomplishments secured over the past two decades,” Araqchi explained.

He welcomed Sadiq Khan stance regarding closer cooperation between Iran and Pakistan on issues related to Afghanistan, and expressed Tehran’s readiness in that regard.

The two sides also voiced concern over the presence of the ISIS terrorist group in Afghanistant and its threats to peace and security in the region.

They also agreed to move forward with their consultations on developments pertaining to peace in Afghanistan.

Iran’s Water, Soil Sectors Revolutionized in Past Eight Years: Rouhani

President Rouhani said on Sunday the major progress made in these sectors can best be described as a “revolution.”

“Not only a leap, but a revolution has taken place in the water and soil sectors during the tenure of the 11th and 12th administrations,” he noted.

He made the comment in a ceremony where several major national water transfer projects were inaugurated.

The president noted that the country’s officials have always longed to see desalinated water be transferred to the eastern part of the country.

He emphasized the importance and necessity of development in eastern Iran while reiterating that the projects have been implemented while taking all environmental concerns into consideration.

President Rouhani said the projects, which will take water from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman to central and eastern Iran, are very significant and historic projects which contribute to the “balanced development” of the country.

Iran Opens Several Major Water Desalination Projects

That came in a virtual ceremony where five sections of the water transfer network became operational.

A section of the pipeline taking water to Mes Sarcheshmeh in Kerman province and another section pumping water to the city of Ardakan in the province of Yazd came on line in the ceremony, which was also attended by President Hassan Rouhani.

Work also got underway for the construction of a part of the network to take water to Isfahan province, the second pipeline taking water to the city of Mashhad as well as a pipeline supplying water to the southeastern city of Zahedan.

With the 5 phases of the project becoming operational, desalinated water is taken from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman to the provinces of Hormozgan, Kerman, Yazd, Isfahan, South Khorasan, Korasan Razavi and Sistan-Baluchestan.

Godeh Aubergine: A Yummy Iranian Food

Ingredients:

Aubergines: 2 big ones

Tomatoes: 2 tomatoes

Onions: 1 onion

Garlic: 5 cloves

Walnuts: 1.5 cupfuls

Fresh chopped parsley: 6 spoonfuls

Pomegranate paste: a quarter of a cup

Tamarind: 2 spoonfuls

Salt and pepper: as much as needed

Godeh Aubergine: A Yummy Iranian FoodRecipe:

  1. Peel the aubergines and rub salt onto them. Then lay them in cold water for a few hours until the water turns a little black, meaning the hot taste of the aubergines has decreased.
  2. Change the water and repeat this action until the black-coloured, flatulence-causing materials of the aubergines dissolve in water and are disposed of with the water.
  3. Then wash the aubergines with cold water and make lengthwise cuts on them. The cuts should be shallow enough to keep the two sides of each aubergine from falling apart.
  4. Put some oil in a frying pan and fry the aubergines until they turn gold.
  5. take the top of tomatoes off and empty them with a spoon.
  6. Use a food processor to crush meat. Add some salt and pepper and put it aside.

Preparing ingredients to stuff aubergines and tomatoes:

  1. put the tamarind in half a glass of boiling water and wait for a few minutes until it goes soft. Then stir it with a spoon until it dissolves in water. Then strain it.Godeh Aubergine: A Yummy Iranian Food
  2. Chop the onions into very small pieces and sauté them in a frying pan in a little oil until they turn gold.
  3. Add mashed or grated garlic to the onions and sauté them together. Then add chopped parsley and sauté them on low heat until its water evaporates.
  4. Add salt, pepper, pomegranate paste and tamarind and mix them together. If the mixture is hard, add some boiling water to dilute it. Then remove it from the heat. Stuff the aubergines and tomatoes with the ingredients and put the top of the tomatoes back on.

Last, but not least

Put the tomato porridge in a casserole dish and lay the aubergines and tomatoes on it. Put the casserole on low heat and put the lid on. Wait until the aubergines and tomatoes are cooked through.

‘Major Part of Equipment for Iran Tube System Produced Domestically’

Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says Iranian knowledge-based companies have what it takes to push urban transport system toward becoming smart.

“Transport services should be offered by innovative and technological individuals in the private sector. Accordingly, the government is duty-bound to provide the necessary infrastructure to facilitate knowledge-based and innovative businesses,” Sattari added.

He was speaking at a ceremony where Line 6 of the Tehran underground system was opened.

“Some 18 knowledge-based companies as well as hundreds of creative people had a role in producing 85% of the national train engine system domestically,” said Sattari in another ceremony to unveil the achievements pertaining to the National Underground Train Project.

He said the project to domestically develop an engine for underground trains is of significance and a source of honour because it shows local companies have managed to develop the capability inside the country.

The vice president noted the government stands ready to support and cooperate in that regard.

“In this connection, we have cooperation with municipalities of metropolises in strategic areas,” he said.